[Goose]

Dodgers play 3 vs Padres and then 3 vs Milwaukee.  The Brewers are up by 7 with 7 to play.  Brewers will have long clinched before their trip to LA.  Their only goal will be to keep their regulars rested.
The Padres, on the other hand, despite being eliminated last night, should have plenty of motivation.  Pride should make them want to upset, even in some small way, the Dodgers' playoff scenario.  (See Morgan, Joe, October 2, 1982)

The Padres could also be pretty motivated against the Giants for the same reasons. I guess we could consider that a push, as we both play them three games. I would be reasonably optimistic if we are 2 up with 3 to play. I also don't think the Brewers want to let LA just thump them, because it would be probable they will play again pretty soon for more important stakes. The goal for the Giants of course is to have it not matter what LA does. Winning the next 4 will go a long way toward that goal.

[Goose]

Dodgers play 3 vs Padres and then 3 vs Milwaukee.  The Brewers are up by 7 with 7 to play.  Brewers will have long clinched before their trip to LA.  Their only goal will be to keep their regulars rested.
The Padres, on the other hand, despite being eliminated last night, should have plenty of motivation.  Pride should make them want to upset, even in some small way, the Dodgers' playoff scenario.  (See Morgan, Joe, October 2, 1982)

The Padres could also be pretty motivated against the Giants for the same reasons. I guess we could consider that a push, as we both play them three games. I would be reasonably optimistic if we are 2 up with 3 to play. I also don't think the Brewers want to let LA just thump them, because it would be probable they will play again pretty soon for more important stakes. The goal for the Giants of course is to have it not matter what LA does. Winning the next 4 will go a long way toward that goal.